Recovering access to iPhone with lost passcode after factory reset

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Recovering access to iPhone with lost passcode after factory reset

So I lost my phone had it under lost and then took it off because I couldn’t find it so I put it under the wall and then whenever I got it back, I couldn’t remember the passcode or someone changed it whatever and it was left to her house and then basically Took new attempts to let me out as unavailable in emergency only so what to do when I don’t have a iPad or Mac to get into the iTunes to fix the situation factory, reset it

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Original Title: Had lost phone

iPhone 14 Plus, iOS 18

Posted on Aug 3, 2025 8:41 AM

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Answer 1

Zachyy

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Aug 3, 2025 8:45 AM in response to shanqua100

You can visit your nearest Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider and borrow their Mac for assistance in restoring your iPhone. If there are none near you, you can try borrowing a friend or neighbors computer. A PC will also work. By the way you cannot use an iPad.

If you forgot your iPhone passcode or your iPhone is disabled - Apple Support

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Answer 2

Aug 3, 2025 10:47 AM in response to shanqua100

Contact a friend to see if they will let you come over and use their Mac or PC for 20-30 minutes.

If you don't have any friends, you can probably use a computer in a hotel lobby. Most libraries also have computers on hand.

An Apple authorized service shop.....assuming you have one near you.....would be another possibility. You can find a list of authorized shops in your area using this link:

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